Which of the following statements is least likely to lead to depression, according to hopelessness theory?
A) "It's my fault that I failed the exam because I'm not smart."
B) "I'm always going to fail statistics exams, I'm not cut out for science."
C) "I'll probably get kicked out of school because I'm stupid."
D) "I'll never win the respect of my colleagues."

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According to hopelessness theory, the belief that negative events will persist and cannot be changed is a strong predictor of depression. Option D suggests a goal or outcome that is more ambiguous and less concrete than the other options and may therefore be less likely to lead to a belief in inevitable failure.

Which of the Following Statements Is Least Likely to Lead